goHunterdon has been awarded a $15,000 grant from The Large Foundation in support of the Hunterdon Healthcare Access Transportation Program. The program provides Uber and Lyft rides for Hunterdon County senior citizens to get to non-emergency medical appointments. Launched in 2020, the program has provided more than 2,500 rides for patients of Hunterdon Health resulting in more than 1,300 appointments kept. Continue reading “Large Foundation Grant Award Supports Hunterdon Healthcare Access Transportation Program”
Workshop for Law Enforcement Addresses Electric Bicycle and Scooter Use
Electric bicycles and scooters have grown in popularity and can offer an affordable transportation option. With speeds varying between 20-28 mph, these devices can often travel as fast as other vehicles on the road. So, how can municipalities and local law enforcement balance mobility and safety? This was the focus of an “E-Mobility Insights for Law Enforcement” workshop hosted on February 6, 2024 by goHunterdon. Continue reading “Workshop for Law Enforcement Addresses Electric Bicycle and Scooter Use”
Pedestrian Crossings Expected to Remain Open During New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced an updated construction schedule and a project-phasing plan for the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project that would enable uninterrupted pedestrian travel across the bridge for the project’s duration. Project construction activities began January 30. Continue reading “Pedestrian Crossings Expected to Remain Open During New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project”
Sustainable Hunterdon Hub Focuses on Collaboration
Municipal and school Green Team representatives from across Hunterdon County convened recently as members of the Sustainable Hunterdon Hub to continue to explore opportunities to collaborate in their efforts to achieve certification under the statewide Sustainable Jersey program.
Attendees included representatives from Town of Clinton, Clinton Township, Franklin Township, High Bridge Borough, Kingwood Township, Raritan Township, Readington Township, and Tewksbury Township. Continue reading “Sustainable Hunterdon Hub Focuses on Collaboration”
Hunterdon Schools Compete for “Winter Walk” Polar Bear Trophy
Students at eight (8) Hunterdon County elementary schools will participate in the annual Hunterdon County Safe Routes to School “Winter Walk” competition this month. At stake is the “Polar Bear Trophy” presented to the homeroom with the highest percentage of students walking to school.
Barley Sheaf Elementary School (Raritan Township), Delaware Township School, Frenchtown Elementary School, Hampton Public School, High Bridge Elementary, Lambertville Public School, Lebanon Borough School, and Milford Public School have all signed on to participate in Winter Walk 2024. Continue reading “Hunterdon Schools Compete for “Winter Walk” Polar Bear Trophy”
goHunterdon Receives “Spirit of Hunterdon” Award
On October 19, 2023 the Hunterdon Health Foundation hosted their annual Crystal Evening event at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. The Foundation used the event as an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to the betterment of Hunterdon Health and the community. goHunterdon was presented with the 2023 “Spirit of Hunterdon” Award for efforts to address the transportation needs of older adult patients to get to non-emergency medical appointments.
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Hunterdon Schools Celebrate International Walk and Roll to School Month
Elementary schools across Hunterdon County celebrated International Walk and Roll to School Month in October by walking and bicycling to school. Over 900 students at Barley Sheaf School, Clinton Public School, Delaware Township School, Frenchtown Elementary School, Hampton Borough School, High Bridge Elementary School, High Bridge Middle School, Lambertville Public School, Lebanon Borough School, and Reading Fleming Intermediate School participated in “walking school buses”, designated chaperoned routes to school, or arrived to school by bike.
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Traffic Alerts to Assist with Public Outreach During New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission is preparing to rehabilitate its 119-year-old New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge.
The rehabilitation project work activities will temporarily impact motorists, pedestrians, residents, and local businesses.
goHunterdon will assist in mitigating the impacts of the project by including updates to the public via it’s free Traffic Alert Service. Individuals may sign up to receive email alerts specific to the project to stay informed of vehicular travel restrictions and detours as well as the status of anticipated shuttle services planned by the Commission to address pedestrian travel needs.
Survey of Hunterdon County LINK Riders Underway
goHunterdon is providing staff assistance to NJ TRANSIT to survey riders of the Hunterdon County LINK Transportation Service on Route 15, Route 16, and Route 21. The three routes are funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration’s “Job Access Reverse Commute” (JARC) program which was established to address the unique transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income persons seeking to obtain and maintain employment. The survey is a requirement of federal funding.
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Support for Black River and Western Railroad Project
The goHunterdon Board of Directors recently voted to support the Black River & Western Railroad in an application to the FY2024 Rail Freight Assistance Grant Program.
This grant program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, awards $25 million annually to railroads in the State for qualified capital projects.
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